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Caro

OriginDiminuitve of Carol or Caroline, English, French ,"free man"
Meaning"free man"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Caro

Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain, particularly in 1930s novels featuring significant garden party scenes, but eclipsed here by Carrie et al.

Caro for boys

The meaning is endearing, but it also feels uncomfortably like a short form for Caroline. Its artistic reference is British sculptor Anthony Caro.

Pronounced KAR-oh.

As of October 2026, Caro ranked #6887 in US births in 1964 SSA, peaked at #946 in 1883.

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